T2K Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 Just recently, I bought some LP's and among them are quite a few, all classical, that bear the label "LONDON FFrr/ Full Frequency Range Recording". Noticed a date on one of them,1966. They are stereo. Anyone have any info on the 'FFrr' label? Just in case it helps I'll list a title below. BEETHOVEN/SYMPHONY NO.7 IN A MAJOR,OP.92/THE VIENNA PHILHARMONIC ORCHECTRA/ VON KARAJAN STRAUSS,MENDELSSOHN, etc, etc, etc. Thanks in advance. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 As far as I know 'London' was/is(?) the American wing of Decca records. The performances you mention are all Decca recordings many are reissued on CD under the title Decca Legends. Their previous CD incarnation was as Decca - The Classic Sound. According to a liner note the first ffrr (full frequency range recording) recordings were launched in 1945. In 1958 the first full frequency stereo sound recordings LPs were issued though Decca started recording this way in 1954. Many of these performances are indeed classics (in terms of artistic merit and sound). Lately some of them have been reissued by the German label speakers corner on vinyl. Just today I ordered one of them which will be my first vinyl encounter, on CD I have quite a few (but not the Beethoven mentioned). Hope that helps. Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted October 31, 2002 Author Share Posted October 31, 2002 Thanks for the info Wolfram. I have listened to several of the albums and they are quite enjoyable. Not sure about any equalization difference in the recording, but they sound good. There are quite a few of these in the several boxes of LP's that I bought but I haven't had the time to listen to them all. When I get the time I'll post my favorites. Thanks again. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 That sounds like quite a score you got there Keith. If those albums are in reasonable condition they should sound amazing. I have a few Decca records from that period (but without the London label) that represent, to me, an object lesson in how to make a recording. BTW - did you get any mono classical recordings? These can be extra special too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted October 31, 2002 Author Share Posted October 31, 2002 Hello maxg! There are some interesting LP's in the bunch. Thumbed thru them quickly after I brought them home but haven't had time to look closely. The bunch runs the gamut. I do remember seeing several Everly Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Toto, Lionel Ritchie, Wynton Marsalis, Temptations, Steppenwolf, Billy Vaughn, Buckingham Nicks, John Denver, Johnny Rivers, U2, and on and on. Mid sixties to early eighties. I separated a box of over a hundred classical and haven't looked at them since. Some are still sealed. Most that I've cleaned (30ish) clean up well. Some totally quite, a few with pops. Well worth my $75. Plus it's fun digging thru the boxes trying to decide what to play next! Regards, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I myself got some LPS Sing along with Mitch Miller Jim Reeves gentle Jim Fith of beethoven THE WALTER MURPHY BAND How the west was won Framptons Camel Todays rock, hit mix LP Kenny Rodgers the gambler The beach boys love you Engelbert humperdinck IN TIME A Mormon Phil harmonic symphony album Neil Diamond TAP ROOT MANUSCRIPT Olivia Newton John Have you never been mellow Mancini in concert POP ORGAN VARIETYS LOVERBOY GET LUCKY LOL! Im experimenting with very old music, and it doesnt sound to bad! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Keith, I am green with envy. I have paid more than you did for the whole lot for just 2 or 3 albums recently. What a find!! Jim, I see you have a Neil Diamond there. Not that I would ever admit it publically but I have always loved his voice - especially "Coming to America". I did pick up an album of his but it is not good, digitally recorded, and rather flat. It has robbed all the magic from his voice. Must get out there and get me some more vinyl. I havent bought a thing in weeks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Max I don't want to be pushy but please try to remember to look for a copy of DSOTM. ] Thanks! Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 With a bit of luck I will get out Tomorrow to hunt for vinyl (wife and baby permitting). If I stike lucky I will let you know immediately. I hadnt forgotten!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Jim- Sounds like your taste matches what's mostly avaliable in the thrift stores around these parts! You ought to come visit! Yesterday, I passed up a Dual 704 in great shape (except for a 45 speed that I couldn't quite dial in...33 1/3 rpm was ok) for $20. fini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Fini Yea its a senoirs thrift store, i wanted to test the turntable, ill get to Denver sooner of later! Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipped and Shorn Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Jim, Are you bi-amping with your Klipschorn/ 511b mod combo? How would you describe the improvement you got with this 511 mod? c7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Max, I was more or less sure you hadn't but as I tend to forget (even important) things every now and then..... Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 Clipped I can turn the Klipschorns up higher and enjoy them more, now that the mids arent as ear peircing to the wife and the 3 kids! Its a very smooth sound now, more for home use, rather than the long throat of the K-400s! The Altec 511s spread out the mids, making a wider soundstage! The K-400s are more direct straight at you! Even talking thru the K-400 amplifies your voice 4X! As far as Bi amping, no, right now the Horns are on my conrad johnson MV52! I might think of this on the Crossover upgrade, ill keep you posted! Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovedrummin Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 talktoKeith, Sounds like you got a wide variety (Beethoven to U2) for your $75. I'd make sure I hang on to that Buckingham Nicks (Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks) LP. I've seen that particular LP in collector's guides valued at about half of what you paid for the whole box of LPs. Little treasures. Enjoy the music. BTW, what was the Johnny Rivers LP? I always enjoyed his music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted November 4, 2002 Author Share Posted November 4, 2002 Hey Lew! I'll check and post here soon. I believe there was more than one Johnny Rivers album. Some of the albums had duplicates so I imagine the lot consists of more than one persons collection. The part that amazes me is that there is a lot of early work of artists that we more mature guys remember from the late 60's/early 70's. Today I enjoyed listening to a pristine Marvin Gaye LP (actually can hear the brass), and a decent Temptations LP. Thanks for the tip on the Nicks album. There may be two of those. I know I have duplicates of other Fleetwood Mac LPs. The Grado Gold seems to improve with use. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipped and Shorn Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 Jim, I know what you mean about the piercing mids, same when I turn up my Cornwalls. I am doing the final design planning for another speaker system I am about to build {I know I have been saying this for nearly a year, but it is about to actually happen) utilizing some Altec woofers and the 511 horn. I have decided to keep the Cornwalls in the house as well for a second system. If I remember correctly you adapted the Klipsch drivers to the 511s, correct? I will be using some Altec drivers with the 511s. c7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 Dubai, No joy to date on the DSOTM Greek pressing. I had a hunt on Saturday morning but drew a complete blank. The only PF album I found was "a collection of dance songs". Why is it whenever you are looking for something it goes to ground? There is one shop not too far away I have hopes for. I will try to get down there next Saturday as I am hoping they also have some Stones albums for me (not to mention Al Green). Will keep you posted on progress.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 Thanks Max. It's indeed always like that-whenever one wants a particular item, it won't be there (and I always thought this was a German disease LOL) Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 Clipped Have fun with your mod, i dont know how the Altec drivers would sound with the Klipsch crossovers! Try to get a K-55-V and get the adapter from parts express, for the 511b, then set it on top of the cornwall! Kieth sorry about the off topic! I need to get more records LOL! Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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